What does it mean for someone to have ‘AI psychosis’?
What does it mean for someone to have ‘AI psychosis’?
- September 8, 2025
- Stephen Schueller, psychology and CPIP, LAist, Sept. 8, 2025 (Audio)
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The general idea of conversing with a chatbot has shown a track record of what is now being termed “AI psychosis,” …. it’s meant to articulate the idea that these software’s responses could lead vulnerable individuals to become more delusional with their situations. Today … we’ll dig into AI psychosis with … Stephen Schueller, professor of psychological science and informatics at UCI. ““I think it’s important to note that these technologies are not meant to provide mental health support,” says Schueller. [Schueller starts 6:05]
For the full story, please visit https://laist.com/shows/airtalk/will-santa-monica-declare-a-fiscal-emergency-we-check-in-on-the-latest.
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